Berberis

Berberis is a family of thorny hedge shrubs. They’re often used to keep intruders out. Recently, stunning ornamental varieties have appeared, too!

Here are our articles describing much of what can be learned about this plant.

A hedge that’s a haven for birds

Inviting wild birds to forage for snacks in hedges is one of the most thrilling garden shows – and it’s great for the environment, too.
hedge shrubs for birds

Berberis thunbergii, Thunberg barberry

Berberis thunbergii is a beautiful berberis shrub, especially because of its blooming and its scarlet red berries that make birds tweet with joy in winter.
Ripe berberis thunbergii fruit berries.

Growing Barberry indoors

Although often grown as an outdoor hedge, it’s possible to grow a small barberry shrub inside. Simple care and a few smart
Indoor barberry plants

Spring blooming shrubs

Wonderful at the beginning of spring, these shrubs are among the first to celebrate spring in our gardens, balconies and terraces with their beautiful flowers. They are often major players in our mixed hedges and shrub beds
Shrub that blooms in spring: soap bush
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